Instructions to Light Keepers by the United States Lighthouse Board provides a comprehensive guide for those tasked with the important duty of maintaining and operating lighthouses. The book covers a wide range of topics including the history of lighthouses, the importance of their role in maritime safety, and detailed instructions on how to properly care for and operate the various components of a lighthouse.

The book is well-organized and easy to follow, making it a valuable resource for both experienced light keepers and those new to the profession. The information provided is thorough and practical, with clear explanations and helpful illustrations to aid in understanding complex processes.

Overall, Instructions to Light Keepers is an essential guide for anyone involved in the maintenance and operation of lighthouses. It serves as a valuable tool for ensuring the safety of mariners and the smooth functioning of these vital navigational aids.

Book Description:
"Office of the Light-House Board, Washington, D.C. July 1, 1881. The following Instructions are published for the guidance of light-keepers. They are required to read them carefully and attentively, and to refer to them whenever they are any doubt in regard to their duties or the manner of performing them. Each keeper and assistant keeper will be furnished with a copy, to be kept and used at the light-stations where they are employed; to be handed over to their successors when they are relieved or discharged or left at the light-stations in case there should be no successors. By order of the Light-House Board." ( from introductory notice to book)